Due to ups and downs with COVID- I have done a good bit of my work remotely in 2021. This is not only based upon Covid concerns, but also on a rhythm that I would like to get into for my regular work life. Going forward, I plan to use the quieter time of the winter to focus on projects that are difficult for me to complete when I am scheduling lots of church visits (which are generally happening in the spring, summer and fall). Here are the main projects which we have accomplished or were in process for 2021-22. MISSIONS Continued “traveling “ virtually by participating in IM virtual Mission Trips. These trips are an excellent way for people to travel, get connected and experience short term international missions without even leaving their homes! Organized and Implemented another successful virtual Missionworks Conference in Oct of 2021. Rev. David Wright delivered an enlightened key note address. We had numerous workshops and visiting global servants along with moving musical worship from various TABCOM churches. Continuing to work via Zoom with Rev. June Cooper’s newly formed coalition -Faith Leaders for Housing Justice. This interdenominational group is becoming more formed, and we are beginning to start some outreach projects which will take place in and around the city of Boston. More news to come on this! Continuing my work via Zoom with the Interfaith Anti Racism clergy group. Group of clergy and rabbis who have been meeting for almost 2 years via Zoom every Wednesday. I have very exciting news on this one. The Miller Center at Hebrew College has reached out to our group and offered to support us in our work. More news to come on this as well but it will mean that we will have foundational support for expanding our offerings which will possibly mean some writing projects and maybe even starting a podcast! Pastor Temp Check Phone Calls. I plan to take this year to work the phones in a way that I have not previously done. My goal is to call every pastor from all of our churches and check in to find out what is needed for us to serve them in TABCOM Missions and Elder ministry. I have already done a number of these calls and the first one resulted in TWO new Mission Advocates who have joined our team! That is one of the main things that I will be letting the pastors know about - is the mission advocate program and asking that they suggest a member of their church to become a part of our mission advocate team. ELDER MINISTRY TABCOM Elder Ministry Tech Angels I will continue to follow up with churches and let them know that we have funding in our Elder Ministry budget to help connect older members who need help with technology. We 2021 ANNUAL REPORT
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